Feelings of the Sun

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by Katherine aged 12

I walk on a road
of isolation.
It felt like I was cooked
alive. The time ticks
as I rot.

Sweat dripping in a pool
colliding with the stream
of tears.
A waterfall running
like a marathon.

But the second it spills…
it’s steam.
All I see is heat.
But from what?

I look up to my eyes
meeting with the devil.
I look away with agony.
The Sun’s ray leaves
A brief burning cessation
on the flowers in my eyes.

I go on and on
with my endless journey.
I sing for help as I melt.
I curse the Sun
for its explosions
and fire that creates
a beast bringing its anger
down on humans.
I stop in mid-track.
The small wind whines
weakly.

Anger. What if the Sun
is just angry
at us humans?
What for?

What if it’s angry
because of our criticism?
The Sun gives light.
Helps crops grow.
Gives vitamins
to keep healthy.

What do we give back?
Nothing but complaints.
“It’s too hot.”
All of our judgment
turned the Sun into
a demon, the devil.

The Sun does not blind.
Our selfish need
of satisfaction blinds.
We’ve been caught
in a diversion.
Not seeing the rotting
bird trapped in its cage.

I stand there realising
our mistakes.
We say we curse
the Sun.
I fall on my knees.
Then on my stomach.
I fall in a hole of darkness.

The Sun is the one that curses.

This Christmas

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by Caitlin Kaylor aged 12

There’s boys and girls out there
who may have nothing to wear.
Seeing them shiver on Christmas Day,
whilst everyone else is having a buffet.
Kids our age just want a pound
which makes our heads spin around.
No food, water drinking out of the drains,
this gives them dreadful pain.
More than 120,000 children
will be homeless this Christmas
so in our city streets don’t harass,
make their Christmas this year
a reminder of how special they are.

Just please, please help out this Christmas.

Christmas

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by Syeda Asmeena aged 9

Christmas is coming
Everybody is warm and loving
Snow is falling
While dinner’s calling
Children are running
They are stunning
Presents are being bought
Lessons are getting taught
Carols are humming
And Christmas is coming

My Sister

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by Caitlin Kaylor aged 12

My sister is so pretty,
even though she’s not a star in the city,
she is a star in my eyes
but may also tell cheeky lies.
I love my sister,
she does not need a Mister,
she is my young beautiful smart sister
We have memories like gymnastics
when I twist her.
She has been through loads,
even when she wants to make me explode.
Check ups, checkups
everyday after this we do ballet.
Guess what?
I love my sister a lot.

Pretty Little Insects

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by Caitlin Kaylor aged 12

Some are small,
some you can find on your wall,
some are scary
some are hairy
some eat leaves.
There are some
who are people’s pet peeves.
Some have eight legs,
some lay eggs.
Can you ever guess, it’s insects
To make them happy, eat some cress.

Suicidal Girl

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by Caitlin Kaylor aged 12

Suicide,
everything builds up on your mind.
You can’t live any more,
you feel like no one cares
so you go to the store.
You grab, of course, the sharpest thing there,
you don’t know what you’re doing
that’s when you stare.
Stare at your reflection
in the shiny metal blade,
and think about your family,
then you stayed.

Christmas Tree

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by Muqtada aged 6

Outside my house there is a Christmas tree,
and every time I look at it, it fills me with glee.

The tree is decorated with green and red,
the good girls and boys snuggle down in their beds.

The star at the top twinkles so bright,
the magical tree illuminates the night.

The spiky, green tree is so tall,
the presents underneath are ever so small.

A Haiku for Snow

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by Hufsah and Sumaya aged 11 and 10

Children make snowmen
It is all white and fluffy
We all love the snow

A Haiku for Ice

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by Hufsah and Sumaya aged 11 and 10

Children play with ice
It is very slippery
We all love the ice

At Home With Winter

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by Hufsah and Sumaya aged 11 and 10

The winter wind is a knife on my cheek
The snow falls heavy on the mountain peak
The snow goes on forever.
Our families huddle together
As mum makes soft bread out of dough,
I drink delicious, hot cocoa
That’s why we’re at home with winter.
My brothers and sisters go to bed
I hug my teddy bear called Ted.
I look out the window and see an icy road
Oh, how I hate the bitter cold.
Snowmen are made by children
The clock tower Big Ben strikes ten
That’s why we’re at home with winter.
We sit by a warm fire
And hear, on the ice, the spinning of a tyre.
As I look at the beautiful, snow covered tree
I drink different types of hot tea.
My family sits together
We will cherish these moments forever;
That’s why we’re at home with winter.